An IV of 50 mg nitroglycerin in 250 mL D5W is infusing at 5 mL/hr. What dose is the client receiving? _______________
a. 16 mcg/hr
b. 16.67 mcg/min
c. 1 mg/min
d. 5 mg/hr
ANS: B
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